Ambiance

50, Place du Commerce
Île-des-Sœurs, QC, H3E 2C3
Contact us (514) 768-2888

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Ambiance invites you to experience an exceptional retirement in a dynamic, inspiring and charming site. Located on Nuns’ Island, this residence enjoys one of the most beautiful settings in the Montreal region. Surrounded by water, parks and hiking trails, Ambiance also offers a wide range of shops and services within walking distance. It’s an idyllic spot nestled between city and nature!

204

Apartments

8

Floors

48

Care units

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The apartments

Note that our units also have many amenities and benefits specific to the residence. You’ll find apartment prices below:

Four appliances
Electricity, heating / air conditioning
Cable TV
Access to common areas
Participation in activities organized by an activity manager
Security 24/7
Studio
385 sq.ft. to 505 sq.ft.
Starting at $1,746 per month
3½ (1 bdr)
577 sq.ft. to à 902 sq.ft.
Starting at $2,381 per month
3½ + den (1 bdr)
1,125 sq.ft. to 1,167 sq.ft.
$3,834 per month
4½ (2 bdr)
902 sq.ft. to 1,408 sq.ft.
Starting at $3,693 per month
5½ (3 bdr)
1,398 sq.ft.
Starting at $4,885 per month

Your kind of comfort

  • Full kitchen with appliances
  • Large bathroom with linen closet
  • Ceramic surfaces in bathroom
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Closed in-unit storage spaces
  • Large windows
  • Superior soundproofing
Unité de soins - Résidence Ambiance - Le Groupe Maurice
Unité de soins - Résidence Ambiance - Le Groupe Maurice

48 care units to make your daily life easier

Our care units are designed for individuals who are semi-autonomous or experiencing minor autonomy loss. We offer tailored daily support from a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, available around the clock. Our care units also occasionally accommodate convalescent stays.

Learn more about the care units

 

Optional care services are also offered on an à la carte basis to autonomous residents: Medication administration and management, help with support stockings, change of bandages and dressings, vital signs and weight measurement, partial bath, bathing assistance in the apartment or a therapeutic bath…

Please note that this list may not be comprehensive, and services can differ between residences. For a complete overview, we invite you to contact your preferred residence directly.

Common areas

There aren’t enough hours in a day!

Ambiance offers you the space and opportunities to let your imagination run wild. Its many amenities mean you can enjoy every moment as you see fit.

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Dining room
Dining room
Private dining room
Private dining room
Panoramic lounge
Panoramic lounge
Library
Library
Salon with piano
Salon with piano
Billiards room
Billiards room
Gym
Gym
Indoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Spa
Spa
Activity room
Activity room
Movie theatre
Movie theatre
Place of worship
Place of worship
Hair and beauty salon
Hair and beauty salon
Gardens
Gardens
Roof terrace
Roof terrace
Petanque
Petanque
Pharmaceutical counter
Pharmaceutical counter
Bistro and convenience store
Bistro and convenience store

Activities and services

Your calendar is full!

At Ambiance, you can choose from all sorts of physical, social, cultural and intellectual pursuits organized by a passionate team. Whether it’s dancing, painting, singing, laughing it up or just having fun… whether it’s reading, engaging in discussions or debates, you’ll always find something to keep both mind and body stimulated!

Stay active with an aquafitness class. There are also painting classes and our special pet therapy program. Time certainly flies when you’re having fun!

You can also take advantage of a wide range of optional services. Don’t hesitate!

Around the residence

The best of Nuns’ Island

Situated in the heart of Nuns’ Island on Place du Commerce Street, the Ambiance residence offers you an urban living environment in a colourful country setting. The residence is strategically located near shops and services, while remaining close to the waterfront and greenery. The proximity to downtown and the banks of the St. Lawrence River, make Ambiance a privileged, warm and ultimately balanced place in which to live.

  • Minutes from shops and services: Provigo, Jean Coutu, SAQ
  • Walking distance to restaurants and coffee shops
  • Easy access to highways and the Champlain Bridge
  • Close to several parks, green spaces, bike paths and parkways

This week at Ambiance

Activities of the week

Saturday, 14 June 2025

Saturday, 14 June 2025
8:00 - 15:00   Activité

Store: Clothing Aimée - (living room)

Saturday, 14 June 2025
10:00 - 10:30   Activité

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Saturday, 14 June 2025
19:00 - 20:00   Films

Opera Concert : Adriana Lecouvreur by Cilea (Cinema Hall)

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Sunday, 15 June 2025
10:00 - 11:00   Activité

Mass on Radio-Canada

Sunday, 15 June 2025
10:00 - 10:30   Activité

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Sunday, 15 June 2025
11:30 - 13:00   Événement

Father's Day dinner

Invite your family and friends and come have a great time with them. Make your reservation at the Reception!

Sunday, 15 June 2025
15:00 - 16:00   Activité

Piano and Vocal Recital by Barbara Cwioro's Students (Living room)

Sunday, 15 June 2025
19:00 - 21:00   Activité

Cinema : West Side Story

Director : Steven Spielberg

Year : 2021

Atarring : Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Mike Faist, Curtiss Cook, Brian d'Arcy James

Genre : Films Musicaux/Drame biographique/Drame social

Come enjoy the film on our big screen!

Monday, 16 June 2025

Monday, 16 June 2025
9:30 - 10:00   Activité

Chair exercise: Cardio (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Seated exercise to work on the cardiovascular system, arm, core, and thigh muscles. 

Monday, 16 June 2025
10:00 - 11:00   Activité

Puzzle Club

A 3 in 1 activity: relaxation, concentration and feeling of belonging in this activity.

1000 pieces puzzle that is doable when together!


Puzzle open to all! (at your convenience)

Monday, 16 June 2025
10:30 - 11:20   Activité

Pilates with Laura (activity room)

Monday, 16 June 2025
11:00 - 12:00   Activité

Gardening Club

Gardening Break!
There’s nothing better than getting your hands in the soil to relax!

Come enjoy the fresh air and watch nature bloom!

Happy gardening season!

Monday, 16 June 2025
13:30 - 15:30   Activité

Classical music concerts (cinema room)

Come and attend the magnificent concert offered by Mr. André Mercure. A perfect meeting for music lovers. Welcome to all!

Monday, 16 June 2025
15:30 - 16:30   Activité

SUMMER BREAK - Line dancing (activity room)

During the summer period, line dancing will be on break until August. Classes will resume in September. Thank you for your understanding!

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Tuesday, 17 June 2025
9:30 - 10:00   Activité

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Tuesday, 17 June 2025
9:30 - 10:15   Activité

Aquafitness 1 with Lunda (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Tuesday, 17 June 2025
10:00 - 12:00   Activité

Painting with Annie Sène (activity room)

Painting with Annie Sène 

Tuesday, 17 June 2025
10:00 - 10:15   Activité

Message from the CEO (941)

Message from the CEO every two weeks: important information. 

Tuesday, 17 June 2025
10:30 - 11:30   Activité

Brain gym - English (Chapel)

NEW activity offered in English: 

Join us on Wednesdays at 10:30am in the chapel for an English "Brain gym" activity. 

Exercise your brain through fun and stimulating activities. This activity consists of various games such as association games, quizzes on various topics, word games, and more. The goal is to maintain cognitive function for as long as possible by working on various skills such as attention, concentration, memory, creativity, logic, and calculations.

Tuesday, 17 June 2025
10:30 - 11:15   Activité

Aquafitness 2 with Lunda (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Tuesday, 17 June 2025
13:00 - 13:15   Activité

Replay: Message from the CEO (941)

Replay of this morning's broadcast :) 

Tuesday, 17 June 2025
13:30 - 15:30   Activité

Scrabble (chapel)

We play to have fun and learn in the chapel from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. No registration required. You are welcome!

Tuesday, 17 June 2025
15:30 - 16:00   Activité

Gentle Walking Club

From 3:30 p.m. onward, meet Lunda at the entrance for a scenic walk!

Tuesday, 17 June 2025
18:00 - 20:30   Activité

Pétanque (Garden)

Petanque will take place outside on Tuesdays at 7:00pm during the whole summer.

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Wednesday, 18 June 2025
9:30 - 10:00   Activité

Chair exercise (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Wednesday, 18 June 2025
10:30 - 11:30   Activité

Brain gym - French (Theater)

Do you want to exercise your brain through fun and stimulating activities? The brain gym is for you! (Association games, quizzes on different topics, word games, quizzes, etc.) The goal of this course is to maintain cognitive function for as long as possible. The exercises will focus on various cognitive skills including attention, concentration, memory, creativity, logic and reasoning, and calculations.

Wednesday, 18 June 2025
11:30 - 13:00   Événement

Lunch Smoked meat

Every Wednesday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., join us in the dining room to enjoy a smoked meat lunch prepared by our chef.

Wednesday, 18 June 2025
13:00 - 15:00   Activité

Bridge (Library)

Come and Join us to the Bridge Game!

Wednesday, 18 June 2025
14:00 - 16:00   Activité

Mandala (Chapel)

The Mandala provides various benefits and can be used as a stress management technique. Indeed, coloring the small patterns so that each touching space is of a different color requires attention, concentration, and precision. You are wlecome!

Wednesday, 18 June 2025
15:00 - 17:00   Activité

Oasis Lounge and Cocktail (GF living room)

Come and enjoy a moment in good company with a drink and snacks every Wednesday at 3:00.

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Thursday, 19 June 2025
9:30 - 10:15   Activité

Aquafitness 1 with Lunda (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Thursday, 19 June 2025
9:30 - 10:00   Activité

Chair yoga (Channel 941 Vidéotron)

Thursday, 19 June 2025
10:00 - 10:45   Activité

Gentle exercise with Laura

Join Laura for a gentle exercise class.

Thursday, 19 June 2025
10:30 - 11:15   Activité

English conversation (Chapel)

Every Thursday at 10:30am as of November 10th.

Tous les jeudis à 10 h 30 à compter du 10 novembre.

Thursday, 19 June 2025
10:30 - 12:30   Activité

Reading club (Library)

Thursday, 19 June 2025
10:30 - 11:15   Activité

Aquafitness 2 with Lunda (pool)

You are welcome to come!

Thursday, 19 June 2025
13:30 - 14:00   Activité

Mass (Activity room)

Thursday, 19 June 2025
14:00 - 15:30   Activité

SUMMER BREAK- Tablet and computer class

During the summer period, the information class will be on break until August. The next class will begin at the start of September. Thank you for your understanding!

Thursday, 19 June 2025
19:00 - 20:30   Activité

SUMMER BREAK - Baseball poche

The beanbag baseball activity will be on break starting Thursday, June 5, and will resume in August.
Thank you for your understanding!

On the menu this week

Saturday, 14 June 2025

Saturday
14 June 2025
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Chicken and rice soup

  • Terrine and croutons

Main course

  • Turkey stew with vegetables

  • Colin fillet with lemon butter

  • Beef parmentier with vegetables

Dessert

  • Bagatelle

Saturday
14 June 2025
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Cream of broccoli velouté

  • Garlic escargots

Main course

  • Turkey stew with vegetables

  • Colin fillet with lemon butter

  • Forest beef parmentier

Dessert

  • Berry crumble

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Sunday
15 June 2025
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Cream of broccoli velouté

  • Garlic escargots

Main course

  • Gourmet breakfast

  • Mac n cheese with bacon

Dessert

  • Berry crumble

Sunday
15 June 2025
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Lentil and curry soup

  • Tomato and bocconcini salad

Main course

  • Cabbage rolls

  • Mac n' cheese with bacon

  • Chicken breast with mushrooms

Dessert

  • Ice cream cup

Monday, 16 June 2025

Monday
16 June 2025
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Cream of mushroom

  • Caesar salad

Main course

  • Penne primavera

  • Hake fillet with tarragon

  • Italian beef meatballs

Dessert

  • Ice cream cup

Monday
16 June 2025
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Cream of chicken

  • Tuna mousse and biscuit

Main course

  • Penne primavera

  • Hake fillet with tarragon

  • Italian beef meatballs

Dessert

  • Raisin pie

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Tuesday
17 June 2025
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Cream of chicken

  • Tuna mousse and biscuit

Main course

  • Braised chicken with carrots

  • Waldorf salad with pecans

  • Pork "fricassée"

Dessert

  • Raisin pie

Tuesday
17 June 2025
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Tomato and noodle soup

  • Legume salad

Main course

  • Braised chicken with carrots

  • Waldorf salad with pecans

  • Pork "fricassée"

Dessert

  • Spice cake with sugar frosting

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Wednesday
18 June 2025
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Cabbage salad and pickles

Main course

  • Smoked meat lunch

Dessert

  • Spice cake with sugar frosting

Wednesday
18 June 2025
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Cream of asparagus

  • Pasta and ham salad

Main course

  • Forestière meat bread

  • Alfredo ravioli

  • "Papillote" of fish with vegetables

Dessert

  • Caramel cream

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Thursday
19 June 2025
LUNCH

Soup & Appetizer

  • Cream of asparagus

  • Pasta and ham salad

Main course

  • Risotto with creamy mushrooms

  • Chicken "Cordon-Bleu" with a sauce Florentine

  • Meat pie

Dessert

  • Caramel cream

Thursday
19 June 2025
SUPPER

Soup & Appetizer

  • Birthday appetizer

Main course

  • Birthday dinner

Dessert

  • Birthday dessert

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